Episode description

Energy trading agreements come in all sorts of shapes and sizes - from simply priced physical and financial trading of energy products, to much more complex arrangements. Originators and traders need to understand market dynamics, potential risks and upsides, asset capabilities - and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

For this instalment of our Modo Selects series, we are revisiting this episode, in which Vishnu Aggarwal (Deputy VP of Origination and Renewables, SmartestEnergy) joins Quentin to talk about his experiences of renewable energy origination and trading. Over the course of their conversation, they discuss:

• The fascinating world of carbon markets and certifications - and how we can improve them.
• The ins and outs of energy trading, and an explanation of how different types of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) work.
• What Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs) are, and why they’re so controversial.
• The growing market for conscious suppliers. What does “100% renewable energy” look like for the end consumer? And how do we make it the norm?
• And, of course, SmartestEnergy’s role in all of this.

About our guest

Procuring renewable electricity is the most effective way to start the journey to net-zero. As a leading purchaser of independent generation, supplier of renewable electricity, and provider of demand response services, SmartestEnergy helps smart businesses achieve their energy goals. For more information on SmartestEnergy, head here.

Alternatively, you can find Vishnu on LinkedIn here.

About Modo

Modo is the all-in-one Asset Success Platform for battery energy storage. It combines in-depth data curation and analysis, asset revenue benchmarking, and unique research reports - to ensure that owners and operators of battery energy storage can make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain.

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